Castlevania

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 7, 2017
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 301 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 249 out of 301
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 301
  3. Negative: 26 out of 301
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  1. JustinOhio
    Jul 7, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Video game adaptations are very difficult to pull off, with the biggest issue usually being the lack of faithfulness to the original source material. However, while Castlevania does go in a couple of questionable directions, it also manages to stay very true to the game that it's based on, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. The voice acting, animation, and story telling are all nearly flawless, which elevates this show even further. My biggest complaint is that it was WAY too short. Only four episodes, each only 25 minutes in length? Overall, it felt more like a large prologue then a season that could stand on its own. The wait for Season 2 just got that much longer. Hopefully, the next season will at least be twice the length. Other than that, I highly recommend this series. It's not the greatest video game adaptation (yet), but it's getting there.… Expand
  2. Skeletal
    Jul 8, 2017
    9
    R-Rated Castlevania goodness! I really like how they showed Dracula's backstory, so you can actually understand why he is slaughtering all these people. The characters in general are very well written and funny. 4 episodes were not enough.
  3. dieg657
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    Lives up to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse! Plot, Soundtrack, Characters, side histories, absolutely AMAZING! I can't wait for 2nd Season! Seriously candidate for GREATEST game adaptation in an animated series!
  4. Vercis
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    Beautiful graphics, nice story and good characters. Being close to the feeling of the game yet offering something fresh. To bad only 4 episodes for season 1.
  5. veilex
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    Not only is the series true to established cannon, but there are intertwined facets of the game threaded throughout the TV show, enriching it and adding flair in all the right ways. Add to that, the voice acting is amazing, and the characters are interesting. This show is sure to please, not only fans of the series, but anyone else who enjoys a quality show.
  6. MovieNerd_EP
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    Stunning animation, great voice-acting, well developed Characters and a dark, violent atmosphere make this season a must-watch.
    (I have not played the games, but from what i've seen of them, this also seems to heir closely to their art style)
  7. Arzen353
    Jul 7, 2017
    9
    I thought it'd be mediocre at best but they totally nailed it.

    I had assumed this would be a PG-13 property, but it's crazy death metal, brutally violent animation all the way. Which is exactly what I want in a story that's basically like "Dracula's gonna murder everyone, go fight Satan's undead army." It literally rains blood & mutant fetuses while demons pour out of hell. It's also    I thought it'd be mediocre at best but they totally nailed it.

    I had assumed this would be a PG-13 property, but it's crazy death metal, brutally violent animation all the way. Which is exactly what I want in a story that's basically like "Dracula's gonna murder everyone, go fight Satan's undead army." It literally rains blood & mutant fetuses while demons pour out of hell.

    It's also just about the only videogame-to-film adaptation I've seen that doesn't feel like they just threw the script or order of events from the game in the garbage. It's obviously not quite the same, but the references to the game and sequence with the source material is obvious and compelling with characters being more fleshed out and an expanded backstory.

    The first season is also ridiculously short: Four episodes with a total run-time of 80 minutes, I'm guessing because they needed to do this season as a test run to see if there'll be any interest.

    About the only way I think could do better is in the soundtrack - ironically, the actual games had way better music despite being all chiptunes. If they couldn't use that, they probably should have gotten some good metal, but instead it's all serviceable, but forgettable, atmospheric stuff.

    Overall though, it's a huge suprise how great this is.    … Expand
  8. Michaletos
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    The first season was amazing! The only drawback is that it had only 4 20min episodes. The story, the characters, the animation is perfect! Can't wait for season 2!
  9. Ekoc_77
    Jul 21, 2017
    9
    wait what!, this is really good stuff, it is so great when you are watching something with no espectatives and end with Castlevania, great use of the IP, great story, great anime, it is just a freaking good show, goon on Netflix, it is one of the best use of IP i have seen in the last time
  10. JorgeLestre
    Jul 12, 2017
    8
    Although the animation needs some improvement, the story is actually very addictive and it emerges as one of the best videogame adaptations known to mankind.
  11. vaaron
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    The animation is smooth and fluid, the atmosphere fits the theme and the voice acting is great. The pacing is still very slow for a 90 minute season, more steady content would have got the story going better. Nevertheless an enjoyable experience for Castlevania fans and like-minded. Second season needs higher production value.
  12. Elias_Schmitz
    Jul 9, 2017
    9
    Besides the fact that it has only 4 episodes, it is still very good and has potential to be a very huge hit!! Can't wait for the second season. If you are a Castlevania fan or not, you should watch this
  13. Oxnardo
    Jul 8, 2017
    7
    Fantastic animation, as well as story adaptation; This including the character's and environment's design. I expected a more mature, dramatic and introspectiive point of view regarding the characters, but the mix between the gothic, violent story and the light comedy was fun to watch! I'm excited about the next season, and expecting more to come in the future since Castlevania's story hasFantastic animation, as well as story adaptation; This including the character's and environment's design. I expected a more mature, dramatic and introspectiive point of view regarding the characters, but the mix between the gothic, violent story and the light comedy was fun to watch! I'm excited about the next season, and expecting more to come in the future since Castlevania's story has a very rich plot to exploit.… Expand
  14. ProGamerZix
    Jul 8, 2017
    10
    This is the first time I was introduced to the Castlevania universe and i just f*****g love it. It's R-Rated and the visuals and animation are stunning, but the thing that kept me interested was Dracula. His short performance is amazing and definitely the star of the show (for me at least)...
  15. Jax360
    Jul 8, 2017
    10
    one of the best animes ever after BRESERK original
    animation 9.5
    sound fx 10
    music 9
    voice acting 10
    story 10
    directing 10
    writing 10
    fun factor 9.5
    over all 9.5
  16. Johnny_9-3
    Jul 13, 2017
    9
    This show is amazing. The gory action came as a surprise, but it made it even more entertaining to watch. I don't understand how people could score this below 5.
  17. Kenmei
    Aug 13, 2017
    9
    Awesome "series" if extremely over the top. Can't ignore the elephant in the room though that this season is the length of a decent sized movie. Almost felt like Netflix was preparing to cancel it in case it was bad. But it's definitely not. I'm totally down for many more seasons to come from this. A good 10-12 episode would be amazing with this cast and performance level.
  18. nikwagh
    Jul 14, 2017
    9
    I rarely have any interest in video game adaptations, but this is a great show. Good characters, interesting plot and great animation - highly recommended. The only negative is that there are only 4 episodes, and they are around 20 minutes each.
  19. mrmonster
    Jul 12, 2017
    9
    I am going to give it a nine just because of how short it was. if it was a little longer, it may have gotten a perfect ten. The four episodes were packed with excitement and great action. However, it was too short. Hopefully season 2 is a lot longer.
  20. Bertoflyingfox
    Jul 12, 2017
    9
    A beautiful return-to-form for the Castlevania series. Loved the voice acting, animation, score, and plot. As a long time fan (first game came out in NA when I was 1), I couldn't be happier.

    Can't really fault this first season for much, it held focus across all 4 episodes. Now that the next season will have double the episode count, a lot more fleshing out can come into play....then I    A beautiful return-to-form for the Castlevania series. Loved the voice acting, animation, score, and plot. As a long time fan (first game came out in NA when I was 1), I couldn't be happier.

    Can't really fault this first season for much, it held focus across all 4 episodes. Now that the next season will have double the episode count, a lot more fleshing out can come into play....then I may have worthwhile criticisms.    … Expand
  21. ergenecondom
    Jul 8, 2017
    7
    Dün ilk sezonu bitirdim güzel başladı zaten kısa oldugundan nasıl bittigini anlamadım devam etsin isterdim ama 2.sezonu beklicez ama cokta birşey yoktu 1.sezonda 2.sezona bakıcaz artık.
  22. TheQuietGamer
    Jul 12, 2017
    9
    Netflix's new action-horror series based on the popular video game series gets off to a strong start. At only four episodes, each at 23 minutes a piece, the plot side of things is a little lacking. What we get is a basic set up for the rest of the series and an introduction to the protagonist, Trevor Belmont. Think of this first season as an extended pilot that's largely meant to pump usNetflix's new action-horror series based on the popular video game series gets off to a strong start. At only four episodes, each at 23 minutes a piece, the plot side of things is a little lacking. What we get is a basic set up for the rest of the series and an introduction to the protagonist, Trevor Belmont. Think of this first season as an extended pilot that's largely meant to pump us up for future episodes with it's strong visuals, gory action, compelling world, surprising sense of humor, and style. All of which it does excellently.

    Now I'm not saying there isn't any story to speak of. It clearly introduces us to the conflict, let's us know exactly who Trevor Belmont is, and even starts some world-building. It's just that these four episodes aren't quite long enough to fit a lot of that sort of stuff in, so it can feel a bit bare bones at times in that area. It manages to let us in on what the themes are though. The show does a lot of talking about how dangerous ignorance and the fear that comes with it can be. Particularly when religion is around to take advantage of them. It shows just how cruel the religious can be. Not an uncommon theme these days. Castlevania feels a bit unfair in it's depiction of Christians though. Not a single character with affiliation to the church isn't a bad guy. It gets to the point where the show is just as manipulative in it's depiction of the religious as it's religious characters are to the average person.

    I can't fault the minute-to-minute writing that much though. Mostly because the majority of it is taken up by clever and amusing dialog from Trevor Belmont. He is an immediately likable lead and excellently voiced by Richard Armitage. Despite the dark setting these episodes can be remarkably funny. Every now and then we'll have to suffer through some awkward, cheesy dialog whenever anyone wants to try and act tough, but it's worth putting up with.

    The animation is stunning. Kind of a mix between anime and old school Disney movies. It's liberal with it's use of blood and the action is crisp and exciting. It doesn't miss out on the flash and style. Along with the humor and strong characterization, it's that kind of thing that carries the show through when you realize that the plot isn't really going anywhere and the dialog stumbles.

    I can't help but compare it to the Devil May Cry anime series. Not only because this too is based on a video game series, but because it also nails the tone, action, and style needed to carry it forward. Plus it just does a lot of justice to the game series it's based on. Even with it's shortcomings in terms of writing, it has just what it takes to get people excited for the already announced eight-episode second season. If it steps up the writing, keeps the action and humor strong, and perhaps works on it's depiction of the religious then we are practically guaranteed to have a hit on our hands. As it stands now, we have an exciting and very enjoyable introduction to a series that shows a lot of promise.    … Expand
  23. rusopex
    Aug 19, 2017
    8
    Very well produced and written, voices are perfect! I would have given a 10 or 9. I gave an 8 just because we only got 4 episodes, but I can't wait for the next episodes to come out.
  24. AllanBarbosa
    Aug 22, 2017
    7
    The only four (4) episodes really impacted the development of the Castlevania story, but other mistakes could be avoided like the odd animation and the insanely horrible script of the first episode, forced gore and also about Dracula's wife. But his action scenes, the Belmont dubbing and the season finale r the why I have not given a mixed rating for this netflix original animation series.The only four (4) episodes really impacted the development of the Castlevania story, but other mistakes could be avoided like the odd animation and the insanely horrible script of the first episode, forced gore and also about Dracula's wife. But his action scenes, the Belmont dubbing and the season finale r the why I have not given a mixed rating for this netflix original animation series. I hope the 2nd season will be better than this season.… Expand
  25. BananaLuiz
    Jul 19, 2017
    9
    Incredible, a series made with affection for all fans of Castlevania, and also pleases people who do not know the game, beautiful animation, history and good characters, right pace and much violence, recommended for everyone and come the second season
  26. ClappyCamper
    Aug 22, 2017
    9
    Way better than I expected. The voice actors really make the show shine and the dialogue coupled with the underlying themes of the show are beautifully crafted. The characters feel like actual people and the plot contains some actual wisdom in it.

    The visual aspect alone makes the show worth watching. Both gruesome and fluidly animated, the fight/action scenes are very articulate and    Way better than I expected. The voice actors really make the show shine and the dialogue coupled with the underlying themes of the show are beautifully crafted. The characters feel like actual people and the plot contains some actual wisdom in it.

    The visual aspect alone makes the show worth watching. Both gruesome and fluidly animated, the fight/action scenes are very articulate and stimulating. Definitely give it a try.    … Expand
  27. SilentTactician
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    Castlevania: Season 1 was something I watched in in one night and wished immediately that there was more. Excellent animation, voice acting, character development and embodiment of the video game. Kept to the core characters and captured the emotion/ambiance of the video game. Not for children as there are scenes of gore and slaughter. However, the gore serves a purpose and isn't a mainCastlevania: Season 1 was something I watched in in one night and wished immediately that there was more. Excellent animation, voice acting, character development and embodiment of the video game. Kept to the core characters and captured the emotion/ambiance of the video game. Not for children as there are scenes of gore and slaughter. However, the gore serves a purpose and isn't a main focus of the tv show but rather an accurate demonstration of what would happen if a horde of demons were released. Can't wait for a season 2!… Expand
  28. EludiumQ36
    Oct 30, 2018
    8
    Though season 1 is a short 4 episodes (25-min each) long, it was really engaging and full of both art and story detail; in fact, you may find yourself watching it a second or third time to capture bits and pieces missed from first viewing. It's one of the few animated series that isn't dumbed down. You'll say to yourself, "wow, this is pretty decent." I'm stating the obvious here, but thisThough season 1 is a short 4 episodes (25-min each) long, it was really engaging and full of both art and story detail; in fact, you may find yourself watching it a second or third time to capture bits and pieces missed from first viewing. It's one of the few animated series that isn't dumbed down. You'll say to yourself, "wow, this is pretty decent." I'm stating the obvious here, but this isn't small kid appropriate, I'd say it's 14+. I'm stoked for season 2 which just got released, and it's a more satisfying 8-episode run. (I'll review that shortly.)… Expand
  29. mugen_is_here
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    I loved this show! I played a little of the original game so I cannot really comment on whether this brought out the game theme well enough. However, I would definitely say that if I see this TV series as it is, without caring about the original game, then I would say it's gripping as hell.

    I loved the character development. The variety of characters. the suspense build up in different    I loved this show! I played a little of the original game so I cannot really comment on whether this brought out the game theme well enough. However, I would definitely say that if I see this TV series as it is, without caring about the original game, then I would say it's gripping as hell.

    I loved the character development. The variety of characters. the suspense build up in different situations. The music. The fights. The style. Overall, I loved the plotline.

    I'm waiting for the next season.    … Expand
  30. marcmyworks
    Jul 22, 2017
    7
    Castlevania Season 1 is the perfect prologue for what is to come. The unfortunate matter is that only the first and the last episode are interesting, leaving the middle two to be more filler. I hope next season will bring more of the excitement the finale offered.
  31. Juggz
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    I really loved it and I am a huge Castlevania fan from the beginning....the show didn´t dissapoint, only the lack of original OST
  32. quake2th
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't usually like anime, but this is great.

    The graphics is impressive, heavily inspired from Symphony Of The Night and Bloodlines, the story of Season 1 is adapted from Castlevania 3+SOTN, while Season 2 does its own thing.

    Characters are good, voice acting is mostly ok, very awful for Sypha, but that can be improved.

    Best moments:
    - Alucard introduction: as soon as you see the first gears moving, you know where this is going. Great way to pay homage to Symphony Of The Night, the authors did their homework.

    - Castlevania theme: it takes so **** long for it, but when FINALLY into one of the last episodes of Series 2 they play Castlevania song it's the best part of the whole show. You have almost given up hope for hearing it, when suddenly it strikes out of nowhere and you get what you want. It does not last much, but it's the best part of the whole series. This is basically what everyone was waiting for since the first episode, surely they knew how to build for it. Without giving any hint whatsoever until the action starts.

    Overall, good job, very well done. This proves that good movies can be made out of games, just do your research and stay faithful to the material.    … Expand
  33. zimmer600
    Jul 21, 2017
    7
    A good cartoon, pleased with the characters, quite appropriate jokes where necessary, as well as not quite a bad picture that really gives anime. Well, in general, not bad enough.
  34. Mrcool1989
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Castlevania season 1 was great. Voice acting was on point as to was the story.
  35. jaasieljunior
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    Tinha tudo para ser horrível. mas acabou sendo satisfatório. Diferente da adaptação Death Note , Castlevania consegue passar um bom roteiro e adaptação ,mesmo que boa parte das pessoas conheçam o enredo de castlevania através do game.
  36. LasPlays
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    La verdad que lo que son los gráficos o animación mejor dicho me han gustado bastante.
    La historia y la forma que esta relatada del juego Castlevania se ve muy bien y creo que para mi gusto se merece un 10, no solo por la reseña de que se pueden hacer buenas series y películas de juegos.
    No como el mortal kombat o remedir a dragón ball revolution que esas si son una caca.
  37. BillyHerrington
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    Amazing how one good writer can make a 4 episode long season that great. I cant wait for more.
  38. mattkerr494
    Apr 8, 2018
    7
    Watched 8th Feb 2018

    I'm keeping my eye on this series. Its promising. Hopefully it doesn't become another interesting idea dropped before it gets the chance to live out its potential by Netflix.
  39. CasandraComplex
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    Very adult themes, humor and horror. I find the animation style and content rather reminiscent of the animated film," Heavy Metal" I never play video games so didn't know the game that it was based on. In fact, the most video games that I ever played was our families Atari console back in the 80's. Never the less, this short series really stands out in how very grown up and matter of factVery adult themes, humor and horror. I find the animation style and content rather reminiscent of the animated film," Heavy Metal" I never play video games so didn't know the game that it was based on. In fact, the most video games that I ever played was our families Atari console back in the 80's. Never the less, this short series really stands out in how very grown up and matter of fact it is about it's themes and story telling. There is something nostalgic about that of which I can't put my finger on. It's unflinching in it's portrayal of Catholic religious figures who persecuted and demonized the people who were the early pioneers of the sciences. One could say that it is almost a metaphor for the period in time when the Black Death Plagued European, Middle Eastern and Asian societies. The conversation with the Bishop and the demon was particularly cathartic, humorous and then gruesome. I would recommend this to any of my adult thinking friends but not to the ones who have a limited capacity for critical thinking. Plot summery, we have the bad guys, a wronged husband whose loss of his mortal wife must be avenged with all the dark arts of the underworld and our reluctant and flawed hero who holds a masters degree in underdog sarcasm. Sometimes the dialog is difficult to hear correctly, I had to turn the volume way up. I absolutely loved this series and definitely recommend it to adults or mature thinking young adults..… Expand
  40. GrantD243
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    Despite its short length, the first season of Castelvania sets up an interesting story for season two while also providing some fantastic action sequences.
  41. Arlene123
    Sep 6, 2018
    9
    Don't listen to the haters, it's a pretty f**** awesome series. I hope season 2 to be as good as this one. Decent, violent with interesting characters, full of action, mystery and a great voice cast.
  42. Mordahuez
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Literally perfect.
    Season 1 is a first act, the beginning of a story, rather than a full season of content, but it isn't the fault of the studio that Netflix only ordered 4 episodes. Also, it is a perfect first act. Beautiful animation, acting, and voice work. The delightfully gory action and powerful character drama are all perfectly balanced. It stays true to the material of the games    Literally perfect.
    Season 1 is a first act, the beginning of a story, rather than a full season of content, but it isn't the fault of the studio that Netflix only ordered 4 episodes. Also, it is a perfect first act. Beautiful animation, acting, and voice work. The delightfully gory action and powerful character drama are all perfectly balanced. It stays true to the material of the games and pleases fans without pandering or alienating non-fans. Literally perfect.    … Expand
  43. Berik
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Castlevania, based upon the similar named video game series, is an animated show about Vlad Dracula, Trevor Belmont and the great argument: are humans bad and do they deserve mercy and forgiveness. I have not played the video games so i'm not familiar with the characters or lore.

    The first season is short but strong. In just episodes we are introduced to the lead characters, their    Castlevania, based upon the similar named video game series, is an animated show about Vlad Dracula, Trevor Belmont and the great argument: are humans bad and do they deserve mercy and forgiveness. I have not played the video games so i'm not familiar with the characters or lore.

    The first season is short but strong. In just episodes we are introduced to the lead characters, their motivations and their traits. Dracula is (understandably) enraged that the people of Wallachia, led by the church, killed his wife and wants revenge by killing every human in Wallachia. The creatures of the night roam the land, killing people at night, and somewhere in the middle we meet Trevor Belmont. He's the last member of a family of monster hunters, who finds his motivation again to fight for humanity even though they destroyed his family. This starts the war against Dracula.

    Though short in episode length and count, i think it was strong. I feel like i know what the characters are like and what their goals are. And that's a good starting point for a show. It's an excellent season, and i give it a 8/10.    … Expand
  44. demonicreviews
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    IF YOU ARE AN ANIME LOVER FROM BACK IN THE 90'S YOU'LL BE HAPPY TO KNOW THAT THIS ONE ISN'T LIKE THE ONES THEY PRODUCE THESE DAYS.

    I went into thinking this was going to be a typical anime with the supernatural and demons, but funny enough this one caught me off guard. I'm always looking for new anime with a thriller type background and keeps me on edge with the story line and this one    IF YOU ARE AN ANIME LOVER FROM BACK IN THE 90'S YOU'LL BE HAPPY TO KNOW THAT THIS ONE ISN'T LIKE THE ONES THEY PRODUCE THESE DAYS.

    I went into thinking this was going to be a typical anime with the supernatural and demons, but funny enough this one caught me off guard. I'm always looking for new anime with a thriller type background and keeps me on edge with the story line and this one did exactly that.

    From the characters and where they come from, the build up of the side characters telling us about their current situation, to the sheer sorrow of Dracula and his son. I haven't played the games, from what I've heard, this animation adaption is far from what happens in the games, but players of the game have also told me that this story shows the depth of how far the story actually goes.

    If you want something different from the usual anime - and its all in English as well, check this anime out. It's hilarious in many different ways, and will leave you emotionally attached to characters. There are many moments where it shows the true nature of humans of our society today and what we're all capable of.

    The animation is so beautiful that you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  45. MaxPaul20
    Mar 3, 2019
    8
    Netflix really hit it home with this show. usually films or shows based on videogames are usually a disaster but they really put out all the stops to make this a really enjoyable show. The art design is beautiful, the gore and violence are a perfect depiction of what Castlevania is all about. And the fact that its based off what is one of my favourite Castlevania games of all time. TheNetflix really hit it home with this show. usually films or shows based on videogames are usually a disaster but they really put out all the stops to make this a really enjoyable show. The art design is beautiful, the gore and violence are a perfect depiction of what Castlevania is all about. And the fact that its based off what is one of my favourite Castlevania games of all time. The characters are perfectly depicted of what there dialog would be like. The emotional kill of Dracula was really well done. Burt the one flaw with this is the fact that they haven't yet expanded on the show and I personally would love to see someone like Simon Belmont to be the main character in the show as it would be a great depiction of the legacy that we saw Trevor leave at the end. Overall I would really recommend this to anyone who likes gore and is trying to either look for a good show to watch or someone who is getting into anime.… Expand
  46. Bruterake
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Eu achei praticamente perfeito, a animação, a dublagem e os personagens no geral. Em poucos episódios eles conseguiram passar tudo isso então vou de 10.
  47. Dip0
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Stunning visuals. Great execution.
    That's how you adapt a video game series. A totally fiery series.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Matt Gerardi
    Jul 10, 2017
    75
    While the animation and writing in this first “season” occasionally stumble along the way, the series’ creators have gone above and beyond to wring a resonant story from a game that never really had or needed one. It’s a promising start, and while this isn’t saying much, that alone makes it one of the most successful video game adaptations to date.
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  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Will Ashton
    Jul 10, 2017
    60
    Bleak, bold, blackhearted, brutal and very, very bloody, Netflix’s Castlevania is an uneven, weirdly paced but vividly realized and often captivating anime adaptation, one that propels the video game genre to newfound heights and a promising, if very short, glimpse at the show’s potential.
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  3. Collider
    Reviewed by: Dave Trumbore
    Jul 10, 2017
    80
    This definitely isn’t kid friendly. And yet the violence and gore serves the story, one that’s not about a simple action-packed adventure of a trio of heroes wandering the Wallachian countryside, but the very real battle of complex heroes fighting for what’s right and protecting the innocent from darkness, death, and ignorance.
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